Egypt Tourist Guide

The thought of Egypt evokes images of pharaohs, the pyramids,
temples and antiquities from ancient civilizations. But since the
end of the nineteenth century, Egypt has been changing and
developing at a very high speed. From tradition to modernity, it is
a country which has been successful in creating a present that is
as fascinating as its past.

Egypt's political, economical and cultural life has undergone
striking changes. From the inscription of the first hieroglyph to
the construction of the new hi-tech Smart Village in Cairo, Egypt
has always been a pioneer on the frontier for emerging information
technologies in the Arab world. Yet Egypt also offers nature and
desert treks, great scuba diving and even golf, fishing and birding
expeditions.

You can relax on a cruise along the wondrous Egypt Red Sea or
Sinai coasts, take in the high culture of Cairo, or cruise down the
Egyptian Nile on a luxurious river boat. First-time visitors to
Egypt who want a classical experience would do well to take a Nile
cruise. Of course, modern airlines shuttle tourists to the southern
region of Egypt, but historically the Nile cruise was really the
only way to visit the temples and tombs located along this stretch
of the river. It is still a popular means of visiting Upper Egypt
and has many advantages to other means of travel.

The Nile River has influenced the economics, social life,
politics and religion of Egypt. It is the oldest travel destination
on Earth: Greek and Roman travelers came in 430 BC to wonder at
some of the very sights that make it a modern travel destination
today. The magnificence of the painted Valley of the Kings,
exquisite temples and the pyramids are all sought-after subjects of
admiration.